Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown has been outspoken in the past about violence and inequality, and most recently about the death of George Floyd, stating that “Police brutality is an act of terrorism.” Well, now Brown, who is the vice president of the NBA Players Association, has called on others to peacefully protest with him…
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Hopes Others Will Join Him At George Floyd Protest — NESN.com
Sharks forward Evander Kane on Friday called on high profile athletes, especially white superstars in the NHL and other team sports, to speak out about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis earlier this week and other racial injustices that have happened in the past. “We need so many more athletes that don’t look like…
Evander Kane calls on more high profile athletes to speak out; Sharks owner shows his support — Times-Standard
Another death of a black man in police custody has angered people around the NBA, including Lakers star LeBron James. A video of a Minneapolis police officer kneeling atop the neck of a man named George Floyd who later died circulated through news and social media circles. James weighed in on Instagram, posting a still…
LeBron James, other Lakers express frustration on social media over death of George Floyd — Daily News
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